Autumn Falk Naturopath

08/06/2026

🌿 There is something special about a cup of tea made just for you. 🌿

My personalised herbal tea blends are thoughtfully crafted to support your unique body, health needs, and wellbeing. Each blend combines the wisdom of herbal medicine with the simple pleasure of a nourishing daily ritual.

Whether you're looking for support, balance, or simply a moment of calm in your day, your tea is carefully created with you in mind.

Book a consultation with me in person or online, and together we'll create a blend tailored especially for you.

🌿 Autumn Falk – Naturopath 🌿
Website: Autumn-Falk-Naturopath.co.nz
[[email protected]]
Phone: 027 293 1430

01/06/2026

June is Shiatsu Awareness Month🌷

For many people, Shiatsu is something they have heard of, but never experienced.

Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese form of bodywork that works with the body's energy pathways, called meridians, using comfortable pressure, stretches and movement techniques.

Unlike many forms of massage, Shiatsu is received fully clothed on a futon on the floor, creating a deeply grounding and meditative experience.

As a Medical Herbalist, Naturopath and Shiatsu Practitioner, I love the way Shiatsu brings people back into connection with their bodies, breath and sense of wellbeing.

To celebrate Shiatsu Awareness Month, I am offering:

🌿 90-minute Shiatsu Session
Normally $130
June Special $110

🌿 60-minute Introductory Shiatsu Session
Normally $90
June Special $75

If you have been curious about Shiatsu, June is the perfect time to experience it.

Message me or book online through my website.
Autumn-Falk-Naturopath.co.nz

Kerikeri, Northland

12/05/2026

05/05/2026

Why onion and garlic are hard for a struggling gut?

Here's the honest answer - and it might surprise you.

Onion and garlic are rich in compounds called fructans. These are fermentable fibres that your small intestine actually cannot digest - no human enzyme breaks them down.

In a healthy gut, fructans travel to the large intestine where your beneficial bacteria ferment them beautifully, producing short-chain fatty acids that literally feed your gut lining.

Onions and garlic are supposed to be prebiotic superfoods 🌿

But when your microbiome is imbalanced - when there's too much of the wrong bacteria in the wrong place - the fermentation happens too fast, too high up, and with way too much gas production.

The result: bloating, pain, urgency, cramping. All within an hour or two.

A 2024 study in microbiome science confirmed what naturopaths have known for years - onion extracts actively support the growth of beneficial bacteria and produce protective metabolites... but only in a gut that's ready to receive them.

If your gut reacts badly to these foods, the problem isn't the food itself.

The problem is the terrain - the internal environment.

More on what that terrain looks like in the next post🙋

04/05/2026

Can't eat onion or garlic without paying for it later?

You're not alone - I hear this a lot in my clinic and outside of it too.

The bloating. The cramping. The gas that arrives about an hour after dinner like an unwelcome guest.

Many people quietly cut them out and move on. But here's what I want you to know:

🙃Reacting to onion and garlic isn't just a quirky food sensitivity.

It's your gut sending you a very specific signal about what's happening deeper inside.

And that signal? It's actually incredibly useful information.

Over the next few posts I'm going to walk you through what the science says - what's really going on, and what you can actually do about it.

Tag a friend who avoids the garlic bread 🙋

I love to hear your story.

Thanks,
Autumn

18/04/2026

Our body is talking to us and through us....and we talk though it - life is simple.

13/04/2026

Personalised Nervous System Support — Backed by Your DNA

Every nervous system is unique.
And for many people - especially those navigating ADHD, bipolar, or being on the spectrum - finding the *right* support can feel like trial and error.

This is where myDNA testing can be a game changer.

I offer personalised consultations that combine:
🌿 DNA insights
🌿 Nervous system regulation support
🌿 Nutritional and herbal guidance
🌿 Safe consideration alongside medications (or without)

Your DNA can help us understand:
How your body processes key nutrients for brain health
Neurotransmitter balance (mood, focus, calm)
Stress response + resilience
Detox pathways + sensitivity to environmental load

From there, we create a plan that truly fits *you* - not a one-size-fits-all approach.

This is especially supportive for:
• ADHD & focus challenges
• Bipolar & mood fluctuations
• Anxiety & overwhelm
• Sensitive nervous systems

💛 My approach is gentle, grounded, and holistic — weaving together science, herbal medicine, and deep listening.

If you’re ready to better understand your nervous system and feel more regulated, supported, and clear… I’d love to work with you.

In-clinic or online consultations available
🌿 Personalised herbal blends included
Phone: 027 293 1430
Contact and Booking: Autumn-Falk-Naturopath.co.nz

Your body already holds the blueprint - let’s learn how to read it.

07/04/2026

Let's listen to our body🧘‍♂️😊🧘‍♀️🌿🫖🙌

01/04/2026

30/03/2026

Your body knows when something isn’t quite in balance… and it doesn’t have to reach breaking point before you take action 🌿

One of my specialties is creating **individual herbal tea blends**
—designed specifically for you, your body, and what you need right now.

This custom blend was created for a 39-year-old woman needing support with:
✨ High stress levels
✨ Calming the nervous system
✨ Blood sugar regulation
✨ Restful, deeper sleep

Medicinal herbal teas are a **powerful yet affordable way** to support your health daily.
Just 2–3 cups a day… and gently, consistently, your body begins to shift—organs supported, systems regulated, mind more at ease.

Working with a Naturopath or Medical Herbalist isn’t only for when things go wrong.
It’s about listening early…
Following that inner knowing: “I could feel better.”

And then doing something about it 💚

If this speaks to you, I’d love to create a blend just for you.

🌿 Autumn-Falk-Naturopath.co.nz
📞 027 293 1430